This online course is designed to educate workers about NFPA 70E, a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard that protects workers from the dangers of electricity.

In this self-directed online training program, workers will learn about various types of electrical hazards and how to create a safe environment before starting electrical work. They will also learn the hierarchy of risk controls and safe work practices, including the use of effective protective equipment.

This awareness-level NFPA 70E training is ideal for electricians and other workers whose job responsibilities may expose them to electrical hazards. The course explains common electricity hazards, the hierarchy of electrical risk controls and NFPA and OSHA resources on safe practices for electrical work.

Self-Paced NFPA 70E Training Course Details

Introduces Training Standards for:

NFPA 70E 2027

Designed for:

Workers Exposed to Electrical Hazards

Format:

100% Online Course

Provides:

Digital Certificate of Completion

Benefits of Online Education

Our online NFPA 70E training course has numerous benefits, including:

Train at your own pace
Updated for NFPA 70E 2027
Includes audio narration
You have 90 days to complete the course
Bulk Discount Pricing

Who Needs This Course?

This online course contains five learning modules on the NFPA 70E standard, the science behind electricity and the types of electrical hazards. You will learn important on-the-job safety considerations for electrical maintenance and avoiding electrocution risk.

This course is designed for workers who may be exposed to electrocution hazards on the job. This may include:

Industrial electricians
Commercial electricians
Residential electricians
Maintenance workers

This training also applies to any worker who may be exposed to electric shock from tools, machines or appliances.

Learning Objectives

The primary goal of this course is to teach workers about common types of electrical hazards and important safety controls the NFPA recommends for avoiding them.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Explain the purpose and role of NFPA 70E.
Recognize common electrical hazards and their effects.
Distinguish between qualified and unqualified workers.
Describe how electrical PPE and approach boundaries are used.
Identify basic safe behaviors for working around electrical equipment.
Explain why de-energization is the preferred method of controlling electrical hazards.

Testing Requirements

When you complete the course, you will need to take a 10-question final exam and score at least 70% to pass. You have three attempts to pass the test. If you do not pass on your third attempt, you must register again and start over.

After you complete the course and pass the final exam, your Certificate of Completion will be available for instant download.

Course Outline

The NFPA 70E training course is divided into five online learning modules about electrical hazards and their controls. You can find a full outline of each module below.

Module 1: Introduction to NFPA 70E

Topics covered in Module 1 include:

What Is NFPA 70E?
Who Does NFPA 70E Affect?
Organization of NFPA 70E

Module 2: Electrical Hazards

Topics covered in Module 2 include:

What Is Electricity?
Arc Flash
Arc Blast
Electric Shock

Module 3: Roles, Responsibilities and Training

Topics covered in Module 3 include:

Employer and Worker Responsibilities
Documenting Training
Are You Qualified?
What Does a Qualified Person Do?
Maintaining Qualified Person Status
Training Requirements

Module 4: Electrical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Topics covered in Module 4 include:

PPE Requirements
Electric Shock PPE
Electric Shock Prevention Equipment
Arc Flash PPE
Arc Flash PPE Categories

Module 5: Safe Work Practices

Topics covered in Module 5 include:

Electrical Safety Requirements
Risk Assessment and Hazard Analysis
Hierarchy of Controls
Electrical Safety Programs (ESPs)
Energized vs. De-Energized Work
Establishing an Electrically Safe Work Condition
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Requirements
Approach Boundaries and Restricted Zones
Working Safely Around Electrical Equipment

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to complete this course?

This course lasts approximately 60 minutes. While you can finish all lessons in just one hour, you can log in, study and log off whenever you want. Complete the entire program in one sitting or spread it out over multiple sessions.

What do I get at the end of the course?

Once you finish the course and pass a brief final exam on the core topics, you can instantly download your Certificate of Completion.

Is this course approved by the National Fire Protection Association?

NFPA does not approve or endorse courses or training providers. All course materials are aligned with industry standards and electrical best practices established in the 2027 edition of NFPA 70E.

Is this course designed for qualified or unqualified electrical workers?

This self-directed online course is ideal for unqualified workers, which refers to employees with no direct safety responsibilities who work around energized equipment or work on non-energized devices.

Qualified workers should complete our comprehensive, instructor-led NFPA 70E certification course instead.

NFPA 70E Training Online